Peyronie Disease
1265 Observed by Theodoric of Bologna 1743 First full description by François de la Peyronie 1828 First surgical excision of a plaque by George McClellan 1943 Plaque excision and free…
Controversy: How to Treat Severe PIP Contractures? – Collagenase Treatment
Fig. 24.1 Patient #1, with double digital cord Patient #2 is a male in his third decade with a strongly positive family history (Fig. 24.2). Fig. 24.2 Patient #2, with…
The Use of Acellular Dermal Matrix in Dupuytren Disease
Fig. 41.1 Patient with symptomatic Dupuytren Disease, preoperative Fig. 41.2 Intraoperative placement of a sheet of acellular dermal matrix in wound bed following standard fasciectomy in the same patient from…
The Use of Dynamic Dorsal Splint for Dupuytren Rehabilitation After Collagenase Injection
Fig. 17.1 Volar view after Dupuytren Disease of a digital cord of the fifth finger treated with collagenase of Clostridium histolyticum. A custom-made dorsal dynamic tension-free splint in thermoplastic material…
Effectiveness of Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy for Second or Higher Recurrence in Dupuytren Contracture
Fig. 23.1 59-year-old male, who had his first PNF at the age of 54 for right middle, ring and small MCP contractures (a, b, before the first PNF; c, d,…
Experience in Treating Patients with Stage IV of Dupuytren Contracture (PNF vs. Fasciectomy)
Fig. 43.1 Results of PNF in patients with stage IV of Dupuytren contracture (group 1). (a) Left hand of a 72-year-old patient with Dupuytren contracture before and 21 days after…
Short-Term Cost-Utility Analysis of Collagenase Versus Fasciectomy for Dupuytren Contracture
Variable FSC (N = 48) CCH (N = 43) Age (mean + SD) 65.9 (9.2) 65.1 (9.7) Sex (male %) 83.3 88.4 Number of affected digits 64 50 Affected digits…
Clinical Results of Percutaneous Needle Fasciotomy for Dupuytren Contracture: Are There Significant Correlations Between Preoperative Dupuytren Diathesis Score and Contracture Recurrence?
Fig. 22.1 Assessment of flexion deformity for rays and independent joint. α PED of MCP joint, β PED of PIP joint, α + β TPED of ray. TPED the total…
Favorite Options of German Hand Surgeons in the Treatment of Dupuytren Disease
Fig. 3.1 Surgeon’s preferred choice of treatment depending on stage of disease LF is the favorite option, independent of the Tubiana stage. PNF is being chosen mainly in stages I…
Splinting as a Therapeutic Option in Dupuytren Contractures
Fig. 47.1 (a): Compression splint in 5th ray; (b) traction splint in 5th ray Fig. 47.2 Illustrative case of a satisfying result after 3 months of compression splinting. (a) Pretreatment,…
